ARLINGTON, Texas – At the second iteration of Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo Friday night in Arlington, Texas, the Jokers rode in dominant form, winning four gold medals in Round 1 before cementing their title as champions by winning four of the disciplines in the championship round.
Under the leadership of World Champions Sid Steiner and Joe Beaver, the Jokers won $500,000.
The Jokers dominated the initial bracket competition, winning four golds and taking an early lead by claiming the first two disciplines of the night.
In the bareback riding, Rocker Steiner dominated with a monster 90-point ride on Worth the Whiskey, while in the saddle bronc riding, Brody Cress propelled the Jokers to their second gold medal with an 86-point ride atop San Angelo Sam.
The Jokers’ final two gold medals were earned in team roping by Jade Corkill and Colby Lovell, and in the steer wrestling by JD Struxness, who posted a lightning-fast 5.06-second time.
Joining the Jokers in the championship round was the Convoy, which collected three gold medals.
Led by World Champion Cody Ohl, the Convoy topped the leaderboard in the barrel racing courtesy of Jordan Briggs’ winning run along with Shelby Meged’s 2.29-second breakaway effort and Riley Webb’s tie-down roping victory was a cut above the rest.
As the championship round got underway, the Jokers jumped to an early lead when Paige Jones delivered a blazing-fast run to win the barrel racing.
The Convoy, however, quickly tied the score in the team roping with a winning run from Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord. They then pulled to a 2-1 lead courtesy of a scorching run from Riley Webb in the tie-down roping.
But that discipline victory would be their last.
Dakota Eldridge battled in the steer wrestling to capture the Jokers’ second discipline win in the championship round.
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Cheyanne McCartney then delivered the Jokers’ go-ahead win in the breakaway roping before Cole Franks clinched the title of Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo Champions for the team by winning the bareback riding.
For their win, the Jokers earned $500,000, with each athlete and coach earning $27,778.
Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo launched the biggest weekend in Western sports.
Competition continues when the 2025 PBR World Finals conclude with the Championship on Saturday, May 17, at 7:45 p.m. CT and Sunday, May 18, at 1:45 p.m. CT at AT&T Stadium. Inside the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, there will be two rounds of competition nightly. Following those four rounds, PBR will crown the World Champion, World Finals event winner, Rookie of the Year and more.
Single-day tickets for the PBR World Finals – Championship are on sale now. They can be purchased online at ATTStadium.com, SeatGeek.com and PBRWorldFinals.com, or by phone at 1-800-732-1727.
Cole Hauser’s Ultimate Tailgate is taking over AT&T Stadium’s East Plaza from May 16-18, kicking off the festivities prior to Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo, presented by $VET, and the PBR World Finals – Championship at 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, May 17, and 11 a.m. CT on Sunday, May 18. Yellowstone’s Hauser will host the fan-favorite Rider Arrival Show on May 17 at 5:30 p.m. CT.
In addition to the LIVE musical performances from Dean James (May 16), Chris Lane (May 17) and Annie Bosko (May 18), Cole Hauser’s Ultimate Tailgate Party will feature all 25 competing riders in the race for the season’s coveted gold buckle and $1 million bonus. Eventgoers can also participate in PBR World Finals Cowboy Church, presented by Compass Church, on Sunday, May 18.
For more information about the 2025 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast and to see the complete event schedule, visit PBRWorldFinals.com.
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